Judaism’s Views of Government: Democracy or Monarchy? (Shoftim 5782)

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August 31 2022
 
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Churchill said that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried. What does Judaism have to say about government? How does it factor in the best interest of the public? Thoughts on Parshat Shoftim and which form of government is preferred: democracy or monarchy?

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